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McLaren M6A

McLaren M6A debuted in Grand Prix. It was produced across 1969. The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions, Gallery.

Grand PrixIra Gilford DesignsMcLaren CarsLicensed Hot WheelsBritish CarsRacing VehiclesVehicles with Movable PartsConvertibles
Debut year1969
Debut seriesGrand Prix
Produced years1969
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6255
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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McLaren M6A first appears in Grand Prix. The current catalog tracks it across 1969. Designer credit is listed as Ira Gilford. Check Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Grand Prix
  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • McLaren Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • British Cars
  • Racing Vehicles
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to McLaren M6A before reading price claims.
  • Use 1969 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, USA Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Unpainted Prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #32
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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